Shaking Creativity
an exclusive insight into the planetshakers creative team
EMPOWERING GENERATIONS
the vision behind planetshakers college keys on helping kids to walk in
God’s Favour
FROM THE CROSS TO PENTECOST Bishop T.D. Jakes shares from his brand new book
how the movement of today is changing
GENERATION NEXT
your invitation to
Beautiful Woman 2010
ONE IN A
BILLION
Right now 1.02 billion people on the planet are chronically hungry.
They are not merely a number – they are people. Each is One in a Billion. Their hunger goes beyond food they’re hungry for change.
Hungry for change?
The problem: 1.02 billion people on the planet are chronically hungry*. That’s almost 1 in 6 of the world’s population. Each of us is called upon to help to pull those living in the shadows of this silent crisis out into the light. Each of us is called to raise our voice and take action. “Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!” – Proverbs 31:8 (The Message) They’re not just statistics; each one is just like you... One in a Billion. Each is chosen, called, each with hopes and dreams. Hunger shouldn’t be a reality in 2010. We’re hungry for change. Are you? What can I do? Buy a World Vision Smiles item today to help those affected by this silent crisis. The gift of emergency food for children for $40 helps us respond to urgent needs. Or buy a duck for $20 and support World Vision’s long-term agriculture and environment work. You can also sponsor a child for $43 a month which will help to bring life-changing benefits to communities trapped by this crisis. “Partner with World Vision today and be part of a movement shining light into darkness.” – Neil Smith *www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/20568
S ami, Kenya
Visit the World Vision stand today, worldvision.com.au or call 13 32 40.
Welcome to Planetshakers Conference 2010! We are so thrilled that you are here. We cannot wait to get started as God has been preparing for this moment and wants to empower, enrich, enlighten and encourage you. We believe you are called for favour and this conference will be an impartation of that anointing. Be encouraged to come hungry every day for His presence. Let your eyes be open, your ears attentive and your heart soft and pliable, ready to receive all that God has for you. It is our privilege to have speakers ministering to us of such high calibre, so position yourself and come with your praise on, your most passionate and uninhibited expression of worship and, of course, your Bible. This is it! Let’s seek God with all our might! Let’s rise up as that generation that changed a nation for the glory of God! Yours in expectation, PS Russell & Sam Evans
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Guest Speakers Our incredible guest speakers are ready to bring God’s Word to you this week. So come to each session ready to be challenged, stirred and transformed
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From The Cross To Pentecost Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with us from his brand new book available at this conference
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Shaking Creativity The Planetshakers Creative Team share about new studios, new albums and what they love about being part of the creative engine at Planetshakers
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Generation Next We caught up with the Planetshakers Youth Pastors to hear how a generation of radical young people are rising up
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Empowering Generations Principal Paul Bergin shares the vision of the brand new Planetshakers College and how you can be part of seeing generations empowered
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Heart of Worship With a beautiful heart of worship and a great passion for the presence of God, Nicole loves to see people changed through an encounter with our wonderful God
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On A Mission From New York to South Africa, hear how our missions teams are impacting nations
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On The Road ‘09 13 countries and thousands touched by the presence of God. Hear from our band members as they share what God is up to across the globe
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Family Favour Planetshakers Families Pastor Rob Bradbury shares keys on helping kids to walk in and understand God’s favour
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Conference Details Here you’ll find everything you need to know this week. If you’ve got any other questions, please ask one of our friendly Conference Event Team members
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Electives Don’t miss these electives as we equip and empower you to reach new levels in your area of ministry
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Planetshakers Resource Some fantastic new 20TEN resource for you to get your hands on
Bishop T.D. Jakes
John Bevere
For the very first time at Planetshakers Conference, we’re honoured to welcome Bishop T.D. Jakes to the platform. A quintessential leader, Bishop Jakes is internationally renowned for his service to the church and the global community. His heartfelt efforts have made worldwide impact, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Planetshakers family. He is a man at the forefront of philanthropy,a best-selling author, and most of all a premier contemporary spiritual voice. With his global reach through missions all around the world, record-breaking international events, and diverse congregation at The Potter’s House, we know Bishop Jakes will bring an incredible message of hope and inspiration this week at Planetshakers Conference 20TEN.
After his inspiring and life-changing teaching at Planetshakers Conference 2009, we’re excited to welcome back John Bevere again this year. A great friend to us at Planetshakers, as always, we know John will bring powerful messages to encourage, empower and challenge you. He is a world renowned teacher of the Word who speaks uncompromising truth. His ability to unpack incredible revelations will motivate you to delve deeper into the Word of God. Passionate to see you reach a new level of intimacy with God, John’s boldness will truly inspire you. John is an internationally acclaimed best-selling author, conference speaker, and co-founder of Messenger International with wife Lisa.
Reggie Dabbs Planetshakers Conference wouldn’t be the same without Reggie Dabbs. He’s funny, witty and one of the most in-demand youth communicators on the planet. He’s here again this week with more stories that will amaze and challenge you. Reggie’s testimony has seen millions of people empowered to not let their circumstance determine their future. He’ll inspire you to face your problems head on and overcome them no matter what you’ve been through. A favourite of all, Reggie will encourage and stir you to see the power of Jesus transform your world.
Our incredible guest speakers are ready to bring God’s Word to you this week. So come to each session ready to be challenged, stirred and transformed!
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sAM EVANS
RUSSELL EVANS The father of the house, Russell Evans, is the founder, director and visionary of Planetshakers Conference. As he stepped out in obedience last year, changing Planetshakers conference from a youth conference to a conference for all generations, we saw God move powerfully. As we enter into this new decade of favour, Russell’s heart is to see every person’s life transformed by an encounter with God. One of the world’s leading international communicators, Russell’s hunger to live by the Spirit will challenge you to a level of faith you never thought possible. Russell is also the Senior Pastor of Planetshakers City Church in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Sam.
Rich Wilkerson Jr. Rich Wilkerson Jr. is a dynamic communicator with a passion to encourage and inspire this generation to live for Christ. His honest and upfront approach brings a fresh viewpoint and clarity to life’s issues. Rich currently serves as an associate pastor at Trinity Church in Miami, Florida. You can watch Rich every week on JCTV as he hosts the talk show Top3 which features popular Christian personalities and round table discussion on current news. Rich and his wife, DawnChere lead a weekly young adult gathering in Miami called The Rendezvous. It is a meeting place to worship God and connect with others.
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An incredible leader and discipler, Sam Evans is passionate about living a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Her desire is to see you break free of every limitation that would try and hold you back and walk boldly in your God-given destiny with great authority and purpose. A powerful preacher and anointed worship leader, this week at conference Sam’s desire is to see you personally encounter God and be revolutionised by the power of the Holy Spirit. Passionate about you receiving greater revelation, she’ll inspire you to position yourself for everything God has for you. Along with husband Russell, her vision is to see Melbourne and Australia won for Jesus Christ.
LEVEL 1
Here you’ll find everything you need to know this week. If you’ve got any other questions, please ask one of our friendly Conference Event Team members and they’ll be more than happy to assist you! (Just look for the black tees with a red PSTEN logo on the front!)
ABOUT THE VENUE Hisense Arena Melbourne & Olympic Park Melbourne, Australia * Arena doors open 45 minutes prior to 9.30am and 7.30pm sessions ** No prams or food allowed into the main arena How to get here each day: Train » Hisense Arena is a short 10 minute walk from Flinders Street, Richmond or Jolimont Stations Tram » Take tram 70 (Docklands –Wattle Park) to stop 7C (MCG & Hisense Arena) Car » Limited parking is available in the Melbourne Park precinct EVENT TEAM We want your experience at PSTEN to be an unforgettable one! That’s why we have a team dedicated to making sure you have the best time possible. Look out for the PSTEN Event team; they will be wearing black event tees with a red PSTEN logo on the front. They’ll be all around the venue so don’t hesitate to approach any one of them and ask any question you may have! You can also visit the team at the Information Stand if you need ear plugs, medical assistance, directions or if you are looking for lost property. They’d love to help in any way they can.
REGISTRATIONS Day passes are available from the Registration Stand • Youth registration $40 per day • Adult registration $70 per day • Youth leader registration $70 per day* * Please note: a youth leader registration is only available for a youth leader attending with a youth group. Planetshakers Conference 2011 For PS11 Registration & Event Details see the PS11 advert on the next page! WRISTBANDS You won’t want to lose your wristband, that’s your entry into every session this week. We’ve got great new colours and designs this year so strap it on and wear it proudly. Please take note of what colour your wristband is. You need to match your wristband colour to the entry door allocated to you. Once you are inside the venue, you can sit with your friends in any available seat. If you are unsure of anything, please ask one of our helpful Event Team in black tees with the red PSTEN logo on the front and they will be happy to help! PARENTS FEEDING ROOM Please see the Information Stand regarding our Parents Room.
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SEATING Youth Registrations PINK » Door 4 YELLOW » Door 8 Youth Leaders Registrations SILVER » Any Door * Youth leaders are to accompany their youth at all times and can access the floor with their group. Adult Registrations PURPLE » Door 2 RED » Door 6 Check the table below to see which session your wristband colour is entitled to sit on the floor area of the main arena. DAY 1 2 3 4
AM SESSION N.A. Purple Yellow Pink Red Purple Yellow
PM SESSION Purple Yellow Pink Red Purple Yellow Pink Red
LEVEL 2
Conference schedule Day 1 » Tuesday 6th April 2010 10.00 am Registrations & Check-In Open 4.00 pm Registrations & Check-In Close 7.30 pm Session 1 » Combined Session Day 2 » Wednesday 7th April 2010 9.30 am Session 2 » Combined Session 11.00 am Morning Break 11.30 am Session 3 » Adult Conference Only - Main Arena 11.45 am Electives » Youth Conference Only Lunch Break 1.00 pm Session 4 » Youth Conference Only - Main Arena 2.30 pm Electives » Adult Conference Only 2.45 pm Session 5 » Combined Session 7.30 pm Day 3 » Thursday 8th April 2010 9.30 am Session 6 » Combined Session 11.00 am Morning Break 11.30 am Session 7 » Adult Conference Only - Main Arena 11.45 am Electives » Youth Conference Only 1.00 pm Lunch Break 7.30 pm Session 8 » Combined Session Day 4 » Friday 9th April 2010 9.30 am Session 9 » Combined Session 11.00 am Morning Break 11.30 am Session 10 » Youth Conference Only - Main Arena 11.45 am Electives » Adult Conference Only 1.00 pm Lunch Break 7.30 pm Session 11 » Combined Session
KIDS CONFERENCE — OPERATION FLOODLIGHT Your kids are going to love Planetshakers Conference 20TEN! Primary (6-11 Years Old) • Powerful preaching from the 4 Team • Live praise and worship • Picco & Squirt The Wonder Clowns • The puppets in boot camp training • Excursions • Games with the Game King • Spark and Bling and stacks more! Early Childhood (2 – 5 Years old) This program is designed to cater to the needs of our beautiful 2 – 5 year olds. We have arranged to have lots of age appropriate play equipment and toys along with some fun stories and craft activities that all tie into the conference theme – FAVOUR. Please make sure your children bring their pillow, blanket and cuddly toy (all clearly labelled with child’s name) for all evening sessions as the children will lie down on mats to watch a movie on the big screen. This will allow your little ones to get the extra rest they need whilst attending conference.
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Timetable The Kids Program opens half an hour before each main session and closes half an hour after each session. Parents are required to sign their children both in and out for each session and to keep their mobile phones on silent during meetings for quick access by the PK Team. * The early childhood program is only offered to children whose parents are fully registered delegates. ** Please note: the Early Childhood Program will conclude at 1pm each day and will reopen at 7pm every evening.
Conference Checklist Parents please supply the following: • Snack and drink for each session (food is not to contain nuts due to possible allergies in children) • Jumper/warm jacket/hat • All items clearly labelled and stored in a small bag
SPECIAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEALS
REGISTRATION PRICES
Single Adult // $85 Single Youth // $45 Group Adult (10 or more) // $75 per adult Group Youth (10 or more) // $35 per youth
KIDS CONFERENCE
Single Child // $40
FAMILY REGO SPECIAL DEAL
2 Adult + 2 Youth/Kids Registrations // $220 All offers end FRIDAY, 30TH APRIL 2010.
I hear people ask the question over and over today: “What is the relevancy of the Cross of Jesus Christ? What does it matter to me that Christ died on a Cross over two thousand years ago? How does His Cross add any value to my life and to who I am and to who I want to be? What difference does it make whether Jesus rose from the dead? Even if He did, I’m going to go to work tomorrow just as I always have. It’s not going to make any difference to me or to my family, or to my attitudes or my daily life. So why should I care about the so-called Good News ” Perhaps it’s a question you’ve asked yourself or someone else and never received an answer to that you considered to be satisfactory. If that’s the case, I want to answer your question once and for all, but not in the way you might be expecting. I could tell you that the Cross of Christ is the hinge of all the world’s history, and that it is without a shadow of a doubt the most crucial historical event that is the foundation for your relationship with God. We’ve created a holiday to acknowledge and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus—and I believe the foundation for this holiday to be true. But to start there is to try to present the solution before you understand the problem. If all you’ve heard is a list of what someone thought were solutions, it is very anticlimactic for me or anyone else to point first to the power of the Cross and the resurrection of Jesus until you are aware of the universal human dilemma—the degradation and the depravity of the human soul, which includes mine and yours and everyone else’s—the answer is irrelevant. Nobody searches for an answer if they don’t have a question. No one seeks a solution if they’re not convinced they have a problem. I know that was true in my life. Until I came to see what the true nature of my heart was like, the Cross just didn’t make a lot of sense. But in the process of discovering who I really was, of seeing the real me, I found my soul crying out for answers. So before I focus on the consequences of the Cross, I will shine a light on the dilemma that brought us to the point where we need the Cross in the first place.
Bishop T.D. Jakes shares with us from his brand new book available at this conference.
Understand Who God Is Comprehending why and how the Cross of Christ makes a difference in our lives starts with an understanding of who God is. One of the first things we need to understand is that our God is eternal, He is an everlasting and dateless God—One who is without a beginning or an end of days. King David said, “From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God” (Psalm 90:2). He rules in eternity, which is timeless—there are no days, no weeks, no hours, no seconds. God simply exists in eternity. Note Whenever God forms a thing, He will fill it. Before God made man, the Bible says He formed the earth, and then through a divine process He began to fill the earth with good things. There is a life principle here that I don’t want you to miss: Whenever God forms a thing, He will fill it. That is as true for your life today as it was in His original creation. You don’t need to worry about filling your life, because whenever God forms something, He will fill it.
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He formed the earth and then filled it with abundant life. He formed the sea and then filled it with great whales and fish. He formed the open firmament and filled it with birds. He formed the dry land and filled it with grasses and trees. Finally, He formed man and breathed in him the breath of life so that he became a living soul, placing man in time.
The concept of time requires some stretching of your mind, but consider time as a sliver between two eternities—eternity future and eternity past. Thomas Carlyle said, “One life—a little gleam of time between two eternities.” Man was placed in a sliver of time, just for a moment really, an interlude, an interruption between eternity future and eternity past. If we can capture the thought of eternity in our minds, it will change … • • • • •
the way we view God, the way we view life, the way we view ourselves, the way we face problems, and the way we deal with death.
If we begin to comprehend that all of the business and interaction we are experiencing in this present world is merely a brief interruption in an ongoing relation of eternity, our perspective on all of life will change. If we come to grips with the fact that we are eternal, and that we are going to live somewhere forever—though we may not be able to define eternity so as to satisfy a metaphysician—we will be amazed and transformed by the wonder of the meaning of life. We don’t have to be theologians to understand that we are eternal. Science informs us that all matter is eternal, and that it continues to exist in one form or another. It then corroborates what the Bible validates: “Before I formed thee in the
belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5). That’s what God told Jeremiah: “Before you even got here, I picked you out. I had predestined you. I had predetermined you. I prearranged for you to be who you are and where you are at this particular window of time.” That is not just true for the prophet Jeremiah. The same is true for you and me! God is amazing! God is astounding! God is incredible! He is power and purpose. He is the fusion of energy and intellect. He is a strategist, and He has a plan for everything, including our lives. What I love about Him is not just that He is powerful—our God is a thinking God, a logos God, an intelligent God, and He has a plan. That gives me joy, because sometimes I don’t have a plan; and when I do have a plan, oftentimes my plan goes awry. But it helps me understand that when my life seems chaotic and crazy, that God has a strategy for my life. According to Romans 8:28, I can rest assured that “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” You and I are called out of eternity into time according to His purpose and plan.
This article is reprinted with permission from Bishop T.D. Jakes’ book, ‘From The Cross to Pentecost’, available at the conference.
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KINGDOM BUSINESS & FINANCE God has strategically placed men and women of Kingdom influence into the business arena to see His favour released. If you are a business professional, manager or entrepreneur, your role is significant in the Kingdom of God. In this elective you’ll be stirred and challenged to believe God for greater levels of success in your workplace and business. The creative God of the universe longs to unlock supernatural ideas, dreams and creative wisdom in you, so come to this session expectant. You’ll walk away with a renewed passion, daring to dream and believe there is more. EVANGELISM We’re called to be the light in a dark world. So no matter where you’re from or what your age is, God wants to use you to tell His story. In this elective, some of the world’s top evangelists break down stereotypes and reveal what it truly means to “share the good news”. In this challenging and inspiring session, you’ll be encouraged by testimonies of God moving powerfully through people just like you. Come and hear tips and innovative ideas that will help you share the gospel and your testimony with friends, family and people you meet. Like Jesus, you have been called to boldly step out in authority by the power of the Holy Spirit. Get ready for this powerful session! Don’t miss these electives as we equip and empower you to reach new levels in your area of ministry.
THE EMPOWERED LIFE
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES
Come and receive inspiration and encouragement to walk in the full authority Jesus spoke of before He left this earth. In this elective you’ll be encouraged by our faith-filled prayer pastors to stir up the gifts of the Holy Spirit within you. Often we ask for more power or more anointing. But the same power, anointing and authority that Jesus had when he walked this earth has already been given to us. This session will stir up a greater revelation of the empowered life you are called to lead. As you begin to live by the Spirit and operate in the supernatural you’ll see incredible growth in yourself and others.
If you are in high school, or involved in high school ministry, you have an incredible platform to shape and influence young lives. High school years set a foundation for life, so if you’re hungry to see your school and those in it transformed, come and find out how in this session. Every school is different and you’ve got the ability to make a change wherever you are. Whether you’re a student wanting to influence your friends or part of a group going into schools to minister, this elective will empower you with fresh ideas to make a difference in your high school.
WORSHIP & CREATIVE MINISTRIES
UNIVERSITY & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
What a privilege it is to set the foundation for God to move and minister powerfully within His church. From media to worship leading, song writing to stage set up, band rehearsals to vocal techniques, our passionate creative team members will share their insights into the practical and spiritual creative areas of church life. God is drawing us to a greater level of intimacy with Him. In this elective you’ll be stirred to go deeper in your personal relationship with God so you can lead others to reach for more. If you are currently ministering in this area, or feel God’s call to serve in the worship and creative ministry, this session is for you.
University students from Australia and overseas, if you’ve got a dream to be a powerful influence on your campus then don’t miss this session. Hear from our passionate university pastor as he inspires you to discover what’s inside you and to dream for more. You’ve been chosen and appointed to do great things during these years of study, so come and find out how God wants to work through you and move powerfully at your university. This elective will revolutionise your approach to uni life and reveal God’s purpose and plan in placing you there for this incredible season.
LEADERSHIP As we begin a new decade, God has called us to lead with boldness and authority. If you are a leader or feel called to influence and encourage people in your sphere, come and be empowered and propelled with fresh vision for this new season. This elective will provide you with Kingdom principles on leadership and what it means to lead and encourage others. You’ll gain fresh insight and life-changing keys that will help you disciple and mentor those you are leading. Come ready to walk in a new level of confidence, authority and favour as you receive a greater revelation of God’s plan and purpose for you here on earth.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE / JUSTICE GENERATION As we move into 2010, global and local issues of social injustice continue to overwhelm society. The church, however, is rising up with a united voice saying “we can make a change”. God’s heart is broken as He sees His babies dying of hunger in Africa, single parent families living in squalor in India, and His little children sold as prostitutes in Asia. Every human on this planet has a God-given destiny, a purpose and the right to a life of favour, blessing and abundance. As we know millions do not live this life. But things are changing. God has placed Kingdom tools within our hands to see justice done across this earth. So if you want to be part of this change, don’t miss this session as you find out practical keys that will help you be the hands and feet of Jesus.
JOTH HUNT producer / sound engineer What are your main roles within the creative team at Planetshakers? Producing albums, song writing, worship leading – basically all the audio that comes out of Planetshakers comes through me. I’ve also just started mentoring a lot of young guys who are interested in learning this craft. The Planetshakers Creative Team share about new studios, new albums and what they love about being part of the creative engine at Planetshakers.
The new album “Even Greater” is out now. Tell us about your involvement in the album? Well, I produced this album. It was quite a journey. Preparation leading up to this live recording was amazing. We got together to rehearse and just ended up worshiping so we knew it was going to be a special album. When the day came, God’s presence was awesome, the church was singing louder than ever, worshipping more passionately than ever. I couldn’t wait to go back to the studio and have a listen. On Tuesday morning I loaded up the session, only to find that every eight seconds on every track there was a glitch. I could not believe it. I knew this was going to be a powerful album and I knew the enemy didn’t want it to happen, so I sat there for days and days, editing away until every single glitch was gone. So take that devil. What are you working on at the moment? After conference we will be getting our heads together to come up with some awesome stuff for Beautiful Woman 2010. So I hear Planetshakers have got new studios? Yes, the long awaited PS studios are now in motion, woo hoo! The studios consist of our Studio A Mix Room, Drum Room, two Vocal Booths and Studio B Mix Room. All fitted with Digidesign Protools Systems. Life is good. What’s your favourite piece of equipment at the moment? It would have to be my Line 6 Pod XthreeLive. I know I always go on about Line 6, but seriously it makes my life so much easier for church, touring, etc. Also, my iPhone. I can now sync my iPhone to my Protools System and control the transport window from my phone. What couldn’t you live without? Well literally, I couldn’t live without food. Water. And clothes. What are you looking forward to most in 20TEN? I’m looking forward to seeing our church explode even more, as it is the year of favour. Also, in three weeks time I’m marrying the love of my life.
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MIKE WEBBER creative director Apart from being a great drummer in the Planetshakers Band and touring, you are also the Creative Director of Planetshakers. Tell us about your role in the team. My role is very diverse. The main goal is to pastor the team and keep everyone’s hearts in the right spot. This is a challenge with creative people because so often we can fall into the trap of finding our identity in what we do, not in who God has called us to be. Beyond that, I manage the creative staff, (who are the best people in the world, I might add) and make sure we are meeting our deadlines on everything from live events to albums to design tasks. I guess I’m kinda like the glue that keeps everything together… Preparing for Planetshakers Conference must be a huge project. When do you start planning for this? We are pretty much living a year ahead of ourselves. From a design and creative point of view we’re already pumping out next year’s elements while you’re all still enjoying this year’s conference! The music and production comes together a bit closer to the event, but I would say the pace definitely picks up three or four “Humility is the months out from conference.
As well as your role as Creative Director, you also tour extensively. How do you juggle both roles? Like I mentioned earlier, our creative staff are great. We just set things out in a timeline and they do their best to meet the deadlines. If we can’t manage things we have a team of wonderful volunteers who are always willing to join us in losing some sleep to make sure things get done. Also, now with email on your phone, Skype and online project collaboration we can communicate quite well even when some of us are overseas. What’s it like looking after the creative team? Are they a handful? Not at all. I love creative people! How boring would life be if we didn’t get to experience the highs and lows together? I love creating environments where people can be free to express themselves and step out in the areas God has gifted them and stirred a passion for serving Him with. I realise that there is no better pastor than the Holy Spirit, so my goal is to get out of the way and let him touch people’s hearts. He can turn any situation around in an instant, and do in a moment what I could never do in a lifetime of coffees…
key to tapping into God’s anointing, because the anointing has nothing to do with you, but is all to do with who God chooses. ”
What other projects do you have running at the same time? Being Planetshakers, there’s always an album project on the go. I can’t remember the last time we released an album and didn’t already have the next one recorded and waiting to be produced. I love that about Ps Russell and Sam; they are always encouraging us to be writing songs about what God is saying now, and to prophetically speak into what is to come. We are already in preparation for Beautiful Woman which is in August, then Mighty Men in October, album recording in November and then another season of Christmas items. All these things are on the radar already. Then we slot in a few tours, church every week, running an Urban Life group and you can understand why I don’t often get to mow my lawn (you should see it!).
Any advice to other Creative Directors on how to lead a great creative team? Understand that you can’t do it, but God in you can. The greatest acknowledgement we can make as leaders is our total reliance upon the Holy Spirit. Humility is the key to tapping into God’s anointing, because the anointing has nothing to do with you, but is all to do with who God chooses. The Bible tells us in James 4:6 that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. So the key to doing anything great for God is humility. I guess to put that in the context of a creative team; if we can lead people in a way that promotes humility in their lives, and acknowledges God as the source of everything they need, then we will be on the right track to being used to do great things for His Kingdom.
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In your field of work you’re constantly coming up with new ideas, looks and concepts. How do you get your inspiration? A lot of it comes from God, through spending time with Him, hearing His voice, seeking His direction. He has a pretty cool folio & showreel! :) Also from my Senior Pastors Russell & Sam. Learning from them & interpreting their vision. Also, I keep up to date with new trends and styles in the design world. I really believe the Church should be leading the way in all things, especially in the creative fields!
MIKE PILMER design manager Can you tell us a little about your role in the creative team? I’m the Design Manager here at Shakers. I do a lot of designing, editing, filming and oversee the design side of things within the ministry. I also play guitar in the band and write a few songs. Tell us about your background? Did you study design? Yeah, I did a Bachelor of Design (Multimedia) at Swinburne University before joining the team. The course covered just about everything to do with visual and motion graphics, video, web and animation. What are some of the projects you’re working on at the moment? I’ve just finished the album artwork for ‘Even Greater’ (which is released here at conference), also working on the 2010 Beautiful Woman promotions, a creative documentary and various other projects for Planetshakers. I also just got married!! It’s all happening!!!!!
Apart from the team, do you have others that help you out? Along with the creative staff we have a great team of volunteers and interns who give up their time and serve in different areas within the team. We also sometimes outsource work, depending on the project and how busy we are at the time. What’s the best thing about being part of the creative team at Planetshakers? Doing what you love every day and knowing you’re making a difference, forwarding the Kingdom and changing people’s lives is a pretty cool thing. It’s an honour to serve under the greatest senior pastors and alongside an incredible team who are committed to seeing a difference in this city and in the nations. The opportunities we have as a team and as individuals here at Planetshakers are life changing! Great importance within our team is placed on discipleship and challenging each other to go deeper and rise to new levels. If you’re feeling called to any area of ministry within the Church then you should check out Planetshakers College! I’ve heard the creative arts and media streams are not to be missed :)
Andy Harrison assistant pastor / High Schools Pastor
Rudy Nikkerud assistant pastor
Ben Prescott youth pastor
ANDY // Since our youth camp in January this year, our faith has been so stirred by watching kids encounter God. It’s so simple to them— that’s actually all they want—an encounter with God. It’s not about the program or trying to do things the coolest or anything—once they have had a taste of God, that’s really all they want. If we can get them in the presence of God, we know they are going to be changed. And changed people change people. How important is it to bring your youth along to big events and conferences? RUDY // It helps us to see that there is so much more going on in our city, our country and in the world than just what we can see in our day to day lives. Jesus has called us to make disciples in Judea, Jerusalem and to the ends of the earth. I love watching every one of our young people in big events get this revelation that God wants to use them in their city, their state, their nation and the nations of the world.
We caught up with the Planetshakers Youth Pastors to hear how a generation of radical young people are rising up.
What’s your vision for the youth generation of Australia? BEN // Teenagers live radical lives; I have a heart to see that channelled into God, to see them step out and do radical things for God. The teenagers of Australia at the moment are going to be the ones who change their schools, their educational system, the way classes are structured – they are going to bring change to all areas of society that they are living in. There are some exciting things happening in the youth of today. What are some of the changes you’ve witnessed over the past few years? ANDY // This generation is quite raw. There’s a real simplicity to their faith. Also, we are seeing so many schools open up and even ask for help in terms of bullying, behavioural problems, depression and self harm because they’ve tried everything else and nothing is working. Sometimes, the darker things get, the brighter the light is. In one particular school, a welfare coordinator gets kids out of class to hang with us, because he’s seen for himself that when they hang out with us, everything seems to change.
“It’s not about the program or trying to do things the coolest or anything — once they have had a taste of God, that’s really all they want.”
What is the craziest activity you’ve heard of or been a part of at a youth event or camp? ANDY // One night at youth last year, we did this game during the service, from the stage. Basically, we had three fishing lines coming down from the stage into the crowd with little harnesses attached to three live crabs. We named them Gary, Jeremy and Cameron. We got kids to race the crabs down these fishing lines to the crowd and the first over the finish line won. But what we didn’t tell them is that when we practised it before-hand, one of the harnesses broke and one of the crabs fell to his doom and skidded about 30 metres on the floor! What’s some advice for youth pastors either in small or larger churches? BEN // My advice would be, don’t get too distracted but stay focused on your role as a youth pastor, which is to disciple young people. Also, guard your own spirit and build your own relationship with God. The level of your relationship with God will filter down through the youth ministry, because the revelation you get will feed your kids. Whenever you find that you are comfortable in your life, that’s when you need to step out. We need to be in a place where we are depending completely on God and nothing else — that’s where youth pastors need to be.
As youth pastors – why is it you do what you do? RUDY // Watching God come in and revolutionize people’s lives, despite their upbringing or their background, is incredible. Teenagers often have that rawness about them which allows them to step up to situations and step out in faith, where many of us, that are older, would step back in fear. It is the most rewarding thing in my life to watch a young person full of passion step out and do something phenomenal with Jesus.
What are your expectations for PSTEN? BEN // I am praying and believing that each one of our young people are going to walk in that place with God and get a revelation of His favour. I believe this conference is going to take our youth ministry to the next level. We are praying that this is going to be a huge turning point in the young people in our youth ministry.
What do you see happen in young people during and after a youth camp? RUDY // Our youth camp is very central in our calendar. It’s something that young people look forward to months in advance. And I know during camp people always encounter God. The great thing to see though, is after a youth camp—God has done such a great work in our lives that we see young people go back into their school, their world and carry on what God did on those few days at camp.”
Finally, any funny or random youth stories you want to share? ANDY // At our youth camp a couple of years ago, there was a really steep hill next to the food hall. Three of our boys stole the serving trays from the food hall and surfed them down the mud on the hill until one of the canteen ladies came out and tried to chase them. She ended up rolling down the mud hill and so the boys ran away and jumped in a canoe, paddled across the lake and hid in the bushes. Yeah it was pretty funny.
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EVEN GREATER
Sessions RECORDINGs
ps 20TEN Tee shirts
Recorded live at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre in November 2009, ‘Even Greater’ is Planetshakers’ brand new album. Over two services, thousands of worshippers gathered to bring passionate praise to our wonderful God. Representing the incredible presence and power of God we encountered that day, the purpose of this album is that you too will experience the presence of God. With 12 brand new songs including: This Love, Everyone, Even Greater, God is Able and acoustic version of Hope of all Hearts. We pray as you listen to these songs you’ll encounter God like never before. He is calling you for even greater. Available on Combined CD/DVD and Worship Resource Collection including Split Trax and Digital Music Book.
Want conference to last more than a week? Pick up the recordings from all the sessions and you can whack them on your iPod, listen in your car or watch on DVD. You’ll be inspired over and over for months to come!
Fresh this season are the brand new Planetshakers Tees. They’ve just arrived in store and are available in 3 great colours for guys and girls. You’ll definitely want to grab more than one.
$10.00 //single session cd $15.00 //single session dvd $85.00 //11 pack session dvd $135.00 //11 pack session dvd
Guys
$29.95 //cd+dvd $24.95 //resource collection
Girls
$25.00 //tee shirt
Even Greater CD+DVD PS 20TEN TEE SHIRT $50.00
Even Greater CD+DVD ONE CD+DVD $45.00
One $25.00 //cd+dvd $20.00 //resource collection
Deeper $15.00 //cd $10.00 //resource collection
Beautiful saviour $10.00 //cd $10.00 //resource collection
Even Greater CD+DVD Even Greater Resource Pack $42.00
All For Love $10.00 //cd $10.00 //dvd $5.00 //cd-rom music book $5.00 //cd-rom split track
Profile Of A Planetshaker $10.00 //book
Youth Leaders Guide to SAnity $10.00 //book
Beautiful WOMAN JEWELLERY $15.00 //necklace $30.00 //bracelet
Planetshakers water bottle $2.00 //bottle
Our Mandate The heartbeat of Planetshakers College is to see generations empowered by the Holy Spirit to lead people to Jesus Christ. It is here you will be equipped and propelled into your God given destiny. Planetshakers College builds a solid foundation of Biblical teachings and principles for ministry, coupled with practical application and marketplace skills across various streams.
Principal Paul Bergin shares the vision of the brand new Planetshakers College and how you can be part of seeing generations empowered.
Partnering Together Describing what partnering with Planetshakers College does to a person is often a hard thing to do. God always continues to surprise us in what He has done with people who truly surrender their life to him. The miracles, testimonies and stories of lives that have been enriched by our great God astound us every year.
Each week you will experience great teaching and preaching from the Planetshakers staff and world-leading guest speakers. The anointed praise and worship will bring you into deeper levels in your expression and faith in God. You will be imparted to and be discipled in an environment that is loving, faith-filled and led by the Holy Spirit. Trained & Released The culture of Planetshakers will inspire you to walk in the ways of the Kingdom of God, explore who you are in Christ, encourage you to believe for the miraculous and see you mobilised in the gifting and authority He has placed in you. Come and be part of the action today and make a difference with your life.
Nicole Monteduro is part of the Planetshakers Worship Band and has a wealth of vocal experience and training. At age 9, she began her vocal training and following 13 years of classical lessons she completed her AMEB examinations. After answering the call of God, she moved to Melbourne from country Victoria and became a part of Planetshakers City Church. Nicole is a pioneer member of the creative team and has been singing and touring with the Planetshakers Band for the past 5 years. She continues to develop her voice through voice lessons with Planetshakers School of Creative Arts for over the past 2 years. With a beautiful heart of worship and a great passion for the presence of God, Nicole loves to see people changed through an encounter with our wonderful God.
Touring the world with Planetshakers and leading others in praise and worship must be an awesome experience; what do you love the most about it? Everywhere around the world we go I’m constantly blown away by the fact that the presence of God TOTALLY overrides any language or cultural barrier! We might not be able to speak to each other easily in our own native languages or understand certain traditions or cultures, but when we all stand unified in the Lord and lift His name high together His power moves regardless!! It’s awesome! It is the biggest privilege that WE get to take the sound of heaven all around the world – us Aussies from ‘Down Under’! Another thing I truly love is that everywhere we go we are always with locals so we get an authentic experience of the journey that each nation we visit is on (and we eat the yummiest food!!) AND…I could go on and on; it’s just an amazing privilege! You are a highly trained and experienced vocalist, what do you do to continue growing and developing as a singer? As a classically trained singer, I found I was often limited in the range of styles that I could sing. I began lessons with Planetshakers School of Creative Arts about 2 years ago to give me the flexibility to be able to change my sound to suit the style I need to sing.
I also do the thing that everyone dislikes – PRACTICE!! Listening to artists who have the sound I want really helps, and lately I’ve even taken up Pilates which is absolutely brilliant for singers as it connects your whole body! How do you think singing lessons have helped you prepare for the call God has on your life? It means I’m prepared and equipped practically. God gave me visions from an early age of what He had called me to do and so it’s my responsibility to be faithful and diligent with those visions. Being well trained means I’m capable in the natural so He can do the rest in the supernatural! When I’m worshipping, my attention is completely on Jesus rather than what my voice is doing or whether I sound like a buzz saw! There’s no distraction! If you could say anything to encourage people that have a gift in the creative arts what would it be? Be a faithful steward of what God has given you! Nurture and grow your gift diligently but without holding on too tight to it – it’s His gift anyway! But more than anything, always seek to glorify God, not just with what you can do but with your whole heart and soul.
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From New York to South Africa, hear how our missions teams are impacting nations.
Bianca Lee
USA It was purely amazing to see God touch the lives of so many school kids through Ps Reggie. His heart and dedication is truly inspiring to see. The long hours from dawn to evening, getting to as many schools as he possibly can, just to bring hope to the lost is breathtaking. Going into the schools, homeless shelters and rehab centers and seeing it first hand has changed my life. Witnessing the pain of so many people has driven me to want to do more. I can’t wait to go to my next missions trip. God is so awesome!!!
Nick Yates
USA Travelling in America with Reggie was such an amazing honour. I am just going to let you know about the experience that broke me on this trip. We spent the day serving in a homeless shelter in Atlantic City. We prepared and served food to the unfortunate throughout the day. At night we held a rally where Reggie came and spoke. Sitting in there was one of the hardest things that I have ever done. Seeing how little they had, I remember looking at one lady and I thought to myself ‘everything she owns is in those bags’. But seeing their heart for God, how much they loved Him, it broke me, I was standing against the wall, tears streaming down my face, their hearts for God were just amazing. God did something that night, in them and in me, I will never forget that moment.
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Nicole hibbert
South Africa In January 2010, a team of 21 Australians ventured to South Africa to work with the Community Care arm of View Church, Cape Town. The team worked extremely hard and blew the expectations of the host church out of the water. The work was mainly carried out on the ENOZIPHO DAYCARE centre where the team cleared literally tones of dirt and rubbish, leveled out the yard and made a drainage system, scrubbed down and painted the new fence, looked after the children in the Daycare centre and then visited the township to pray for people in their homes. Whilst praying for people in the township, we saw some blind eyes open & people give their lives to Jesus. The team was able to provide funding for the Daycare centre to purchase a new jungle gym. The team had a great amount of fun and made a huge effort at making the centre a better place for the kids to play, but were also touched by the people as well.
“…the more we got around, the more we realised how great the influence of this church was in their own town. We couldn’t wait to be part of a church that had done so many great things in their community. We weren’t disappointed! This church knew how to praise God! They were passionate, they were powerful and they were loud!!” » Rudy Nikkerud «
“An average of 4 hours sleep a night, 10 plane trips, swimming with sharks, wrestling with baby lions and incredible Holy Spirit meetings sums up our wonderful 3 weeks of touring in South Africa.” » Courtney Maguire «
» Indonesia » Malaysia » Philippines » Singapore » Dominician Republic » Hungary
13 countries and thousands touched by the presence of God. Hear from our band members as they share what God is up to across the globe.
“Leaving around lunch time our 3 hour journey stretched out to 5 hours as we hit Bandung traffic along the freeway. As we drove, beautiful scenery surrounded us. Rice paddies, stunning green fields and enormous mountains stretched before us to engage our attention during the long trip.” » Nat Carger «
“What a privilege to be part of what God is wanting to do all over the world!!! Our time at Edge Church rocked big time! I was very moved. And in case you didn’t know it already, God is SHAKING the planet with experiences like this happening all over the globe. Let’s all continue to be His voice, His hands and His feet wherever He leads us!!!” » Nat Ruiz «
» Romania » Slovakia » South Africa » England » Northern Ireland » USA » South
America
“After group devotions it was off to lunch at Camoe Camoe for some traditional Indonesian food. Many rounds of watermelon juice later (to try and sooth the burning sensation for those of us with ‘Aussie’ taste buds), it was back in the bus for another fight through the Jakarta traffic.” » Mike Webber «
“Had a great day imparting the gift God has given and entrusted to us to many other fellow worshippers. All the guys broke away to discuss individual instruments and then came together as a team to talk through practical and spiritual dynamics of worship.” » Mark Penny «
» Singapore February 2010 » USA March 2010 » USA / Northern Ireland May 2010 » Europe » South Africa » Asia » South America
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“We saw the people of Jakarta come together to worship our awesome God and experience His glorious power. Rudy preached a powerful message about how we need to follow Jesus - the one who is full of life.” » Joth Hunt «
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. — Ephesians 1:3 God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing God created for them. They start to line up with in Christ through the death and resurrection of the promise, which produces new blessings in Jesus. Because of this we now have God’s favour. the classroom, home and with friends. We don’t need to entreat God for his favour, we 3. Remind our children of their position in already have it. We can walk in faith and receive Christ. God’s blessing and favour on our lives today, Teaching our kids about who they are in Christ right now. This favour isn’t only for parents; it is is an important start but we need to follow for our children as well. through with the training. This will involve We can help our children to walk in favour when we: reminding them what you have already taught 1. Model it ourselves- as parents we need to be them. Remember the first time you taught them living ‘do as I do’ not ‘do as I say’. how to make their bed? How many times have you reminded them since to make their bed? Some parents tell children to live in a way that Parenting takes effort and they don’t. This confuses a “teach and remind our time so keep reminding your child; they eventually see children about their children about walking in through the good intentions every spiritual blessing in and see it as hypocrisy. identity and provision Christ. 2. Train our children to walk in Christ” When we model, train and in faith and to expect God’s remind our children about their identity and favour in their life. provision in Christ, we set them up for success Some kids are not aware that God’s favour and both now and in the future. blessing is already on their life so we need to teach them what God’s Word says in Deuteronomy 6. Have a great conference and remember you are highly favoured! As we do this, our children’s faith lifts and they begin to see themselves in the position that
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